The map below shows majority race by area in Avon Hill, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Avon Hill racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Avon Hill overall is white, making up 65.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 14.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.8% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
5.9% |
Asian |
14.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.8% |
Hispanic |
7.1% |
Black |
5.9% |
Asian |
14.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
6.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA
The map below shows diversity in Avon Hill. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Avon Hill Diversity Score
70
With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Avon Hill is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Avon Hill's proper boundaries is to the west of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Avon Hill.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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